17pc/$
walmart
Above parts cost — meaningful premium for the prebuild
MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop Intel Core Ultra 7 265
17pc/$
$1,849.99In stock
★ 5.0· 1 review
GPU
RTX 5060 TI
CPU
Core Ultra 7 265
Memory
32GB
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop Intel Core Ultra 7 265 pairs a RTX 5060 TI with a Core Ultra 7 265, scoring 17.1 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $450. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$1,850
Build it for
$1,400
$450 cheaper to build
Performance
74/100
Good
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